Governor Palin announced on September 1, 2008, that her daughter Bristol was five months pregnant and intended to keep the baby and marry the father of her child, 17-year-old Levi Johnston. The McCain-Palin campaign stated that John McCain was aware of her daughter's pregnancy, but that it did not affect his choice. Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama and his campaign staff declared the subject "off limits" in the coming campaign.

Classic Quotes by Sarah Palin and Todd Palin about their relationship:

"This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together, and get everyone focused on what really matters ... Those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells [us] is 'normal' or 'perfect." Sarah Palin

"He was the best basketball player I'd ever seen." Sarah Palin

"I did the beauty pageants to earn money for college. They made us line up in bathing suits and turn our backs so the male judges could look at our butts. I couldn't believe it." Sarah Palin